From Nowhere-Land to Utopia
Unveiling of the book: “Oral History: What and Why” — Report 2 (Final)
Exploring The Concept of Time, Place and Narrator in the Interview Process
The 371st Night of Memories – 1
Active Listening in Oral History Interviews
Tactical and Strategic Analysis and Limitations
The 370th Night of Memories -3
Objects Tell What Happened in the Eight-Year War!
Report of the meeting of the Faculty of Literature and Humanities of the University of Isfahan on the topic of “Rereading the Iran-Iraq War through the Mediation of Objects”
“Rereading the Iran-Iraq War through the Mediation of Objects” is the title of Dr. Hamed Taherikia’s project for the Research Unit of Resistance Literature & Culture Researches and Studies Center, which was put on the agenda of this unit in the spring of 2025 and was completed ...Experts’ Answers to Oral History Questions
100 Questions/6
We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week. The goal of this project is to open new doors to an issue and promote scientific discussions in the field of oral history.Comparative Analysis of Women’s and Men’s Written Memoirs in the Sacred Defense
The written memoirs of the Sacred Defense constitute one of the most significant sources for apprehending the human, cultural, and social layer of the Iraqi-imposed war against Iran. These recollections, far beyond mere historical narration, reflect the inner world of individuals who lived at the very heart of unfolding events. Each page stands as a testament to the emotions, faith, fear, hope, and steadfastness of a nation that,...The Importance of Pre-Publication Critique of Oral History Works
According to the Oral History website, a meeting for critique and review of the book “Oral History: Essence and Method” was held on Monday morning, November 10, 2025, with the attendance of the book’s author, Hamid Qazvini, and the critics Mohammad Qasemipour and Yahya Niazi, at the Ghasr-e Shirin Hall of the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense.Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 6
The Ministry of Propaganda printed and distributed numerous color images of Saddam, as well as medals featuring his likeness. Students were forced to pin these medals to their chests upon entering school. Additionally, images of Saddam were placed under the glass of wristwatches, and statues depicting him in various poses were created and installed at the entrances of major cities.Experts’ Answers to Oral History Questions
100 Questions/5
We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week. The goal of this project is to open new doors to an issue and promote scientific discussions in the field of oral history.Raised During the Book Review Session:
Complete Harmony Between Narrator and Author; the Defining Hallmark of “Beyond the Wall”
According to the Oral History website, the book-review workshop for Beyond the Wall: The Occupation of the U.S. Embassy as Recounted by Habibollah Bitafar, written by Mohammad Mahbubi, was held on the afternoon of Monday, 12 Aban 1404, with the presence of Hamid ...Pepper Fragrance
A Self-Ethnographic Account of a Journey to Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
“Before the trip, I Googled Quetta, Pakistan. All it gave me—top to bottom—were news of bombings and terrorist operations. I blamed it on Persian-language limitations. Who could have imagined that I would spend a whole day and night traveling and sharing meals with a smuggler?! It never crossed my mind that Pakistan’s security police ...Challenges of Interviewing in Oral History
After years of studying the theoretical foundations of oral history, conducting numerous interviews and going through their post-interview stages, as well as reading the available body of oral history literature, I was eventually given the opportunity to evaluate the edited versions of dozens of oral history projects.Most visited
- An Sooye Divar (Beyond the Wall)
- 100 Questions/ 4
- Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 5
- Challenges of Interviewing in Oral History
- Complete Harmony Between Narrator and Author; the Defining Hallmark of “Beyond the Wall”
- Pepper Fragrance
- 100 Questions/5
- Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 6
Mohammad — The Messiah of Kurdistan
Boroujerdi immediately said to Darvish, “Ready a few men; we’re going.” Then he moved toward Mostafa, who was studying the Kurdistan map. Mostafa straightened his back and said, “During my service in the army I experienced a full-scale war in Kurdistan. Guerrilla warfare in Kurdistan follows its own rules. The anti-revolutionary commanders want to draw us into a battle chosen on their terms.”From Javanrud to Piranshahr
The Memoir of Reza MohammadiniaThe book From Javanrud to Piranshahr recounts the life and struggles of Commander Reza Mohammadinia, who spent part of the Iran–Iraq War in the western and northwestern regions of the country. During those years, he held responsibilities such as deputy commander of the Seventh Region of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), acting head of the Javanrud district, service on the southern fronts, director of ...
Tactical and Strategic Analysis and Limitations
The present paper, entitled “A Critical and Scholarly Study of Dr. Hossein Alaei’s Two-Volume Book: Tactical and Strategic Analysis and Limitations”, is a research work that examines and evaluates the two-volume book “An Analytical History of the Iran-Iraq War”. In this study, the strengths and weaknesses of the work are analyzed from the perspectives of content critique, methodology, and sources.
